Mook Zimmerman


LaRonn "Mook" Zimmerman, is an American football coach. He is currently the head coach of the Iowa Woo in The Arena League.

College years

Anna Maria

Zimmerman played one season at Anna Maria and recorded 2 tackles and 1 fumble recovery returned for a touchdown over two games.

Professional playing career

Zimmerman played seven years of professional arena football in South America, North America, and Europe.
On September 23, 2011, Zimmerman was signed by the Huntington Hammer of the UIFL.

Coaching career

Buffalo Lightning

Zimmerman was the head coach of the Buffalo Lightning of the Supreme Indoor Football during the 2016 season. The league folded before it began play; however, the Lightning played two games, independently, and won both.

Richmond Roughriders/West Virginia Roughriders

Zimmerman led the Roughriders to an undefeated season and championship in 2017, his first season with the team. The next season the Roughriders lost the championship. In 2019, Zimmerman led the Roughriders to another undefeated season and league championship.
Zimmerman retired from football in 2020.

Iowa Barnstormers

On January 3, 2022, the Iowa Barnstormers announced Zimmerman as the assistant head coach and defensive line coach.

Massachusetts Pirates

On October 24, 2022, Mook Zimmerman signed with the IFL's Massachusetts Pirates as a linebackers and defensive lineman coach.

Tucson Sugar Skulls

On January 10, 2024, Zimmerman was announced as the defensive line coach part of the 2024 coaching staff for the IFL's Tucson Sugar Skulls.

Iowa Woo

On February 29, 2024, Zimmerman was named the inaugural head coach of the Iowa Woo in the Arena League.
On January 14, 2025, Zimmerman had announced his resignation as head coach of the Woo.

Head coaching record